Blood Donors

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How do I get a new Donor ID card?

You can request a new card when you register for your next donation at any of our Neighborhood Donor Centers or Community Blood Drives.  You can also email Customer Service with your request.  Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive your new card.

How can I find out my blood type?

Any Donor Care Specialist can inform you of your blood type in person at any of our Neighborhood Donor Centers or Community Blood Drives – if you have previously donated blood products to Hoxworth.  All you need is a photo ID. 
If you cannot make it to a donation opportunity, contact our Customer Service Manager.  Due to confidentiality, we cannot release any information over the phone or the internet.

How do I retrieve my cholesterol result?

Donors can retrieve their cholesterol level by calling our automated Cholesterol Line at (513) 558-1188 or (800) 265-1515 ext. 81188.  Please have the last 8 digits of your unit number available.  This unit number can be found on your Donor Information form:

    
Can I retrieve test results online?

Hoxworth Blood Center allows limited test result retrieval online. You can retrieve your ABO/Rh and Cholesterol test results by setting up a Web Scheduling account.  You will need your Donor ID number present on your Donor ID card.  Once you have established your account, choose the Test Results link located on the left side of the Web Scheduler.  During the day, when web traffic may be heavy, allow up to one minute for the results to be displayed.

Am I eligible to donate?

Please visit our Eligibility page.

How do I schedule an appointment?   

Please visit our Where to Donate page.

What types of blood can I receive?
    

If Your Blood Group Is:	You Can Receive Red Blood Cells From the Following Groups:
O	O
A	A, O
B	B, O
AB	AB, A, B, O

What type of donation should I give?

We suggest you consider the following donation type based on your blood type, patient need, and other factors.  Please ask our staff what donation type would be most beneficial to the patients in our community.  
   

Blood Component	Blood Type
Platelets	A, AB
Red Blood Cells, Whole Blood	O, B
Plasma	A, AB

   

Updated: 2/4/10